Shake, Latte & Roll — Restaurant in Leeds

Shake, Latte & Roll was simply fantastic and I would happily recommend it to anyone in the Morley area or beyond.

The staff were all patient, polite and delivered great service with a smile. There wasn’t an errant crumb or coffee stain to be found anywhere - what I did find, however, was a selection of great food and drinks.

I ordered a peanut M&M milkshake whilst my friend opted for a Boost bar shake and we both enjoyed them immensely. The milkshakes were blended well and even the regular, as opposed to the extra thick shakes (available for a small extra cost), were satisfyingly thick and creamy. If every place with ‘shake’ in its name was as great at making them as Shake, Latte & Roll then the world would be a little better (and I’d be a lot heavier). I cannot stress enough just how good my shake was.

The presentation was also quirky yet thoughtful. Each shake was served in a mason jar-style glass but had a handle so you weren’t forced to choose between enjoying your shake or getting frostbitten hands. They also came with paper straws which looked super snazzy and are great for the environmentally-conscious among us.

I followed my milkshake up with a brie, cranberry and crispy bacon panini and I am so glad I did. I think whatever I had chosen- from salad to a cold sandwich to breakfast or brunch- would have been fantastic but it’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve had very few sandwiches that were as delicious as that panini. The softness of the melted brie, the slightly salty crispy crunch of the bacon and the sweet tang of the cranberries made for a mouth-watering combination. I washed my panini down with a generously-portioned flat white coffee, as well as a complimentary biscuit, and sank back into my comfortable chair to take in the ambience (and digest my lunch).

This was definitely one of my best cafe dining experiences and I expect I’ll be back soon to get my hands on an extra thick...

July 2023: Revisited today after a long absence, I believe it's now under new ownership again and has only just reopened.

The interior has been opened up a little more and redecorated, it was full when we arrived (there's about 22 seats in total) but we grabbed a table as it became available.

Service was very friendly but slow (90 minutes or so to get a cold sandwich, cold quiche and side salad and a sausage sandwich) but given they're probably still trying to find their feet and work from a very small kitchen I understand. I only mention it to set expectations, this isn't currently somewhere for a quick bite to eat.

Coffee is 100x times better than it used to be and now not only tastes of something but is actually pretty decent. The homemade shortbread is a nice touch and tasty to boot. Milkshake options have vastly reduced but the classics are covered and are well made... albeit slowly.

Food was good, all nice and fresh, ingredients seem of a decent quality and the side salad very generous, hopefully in time the delays in getting it out can be worked on.

Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Old review from a couple of years ago: A well presented suburban option away from the centre of town, closed for some time but reopened mid-August.

I haven't visited in over a year due to their prolonged closure in the outbreak but back then the coffee was little lacking in taste and the breakfasts not as good as those available previously. Sandwiches and milkshakes...

Food is great, milkshakes are amazing, and it's a nice little place to procrastinate however you really really need to sort out the attitude on some of your staff. Rude and unfriendly!! The staff you had before were much nicer.

I've seen a few comments that it's changed owners or management or something so I don't know if this is why but I loved it before, used to go every Monday and Saturday and will only come now if my granddaughters pester for a milkshake but we always take away now so that I don't have to look at the sulky blonde girl that sits on the worktop playing...